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Legal Sea Foods

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Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Address
255 STATE ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
16 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Rodent droppings observed on floor areas under seat cushions near the bar.Remove droppings. Provide extermination service and provide reciept of service at the compliance inspection.

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

clean out landing to the hidden storage areas in the dining room.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.13-C

Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)

Observed holes in the doors to the loading dock/trash area. Repair holes in the loading dock doors to ensure no access to outside pests. At entry points to this building provide door flashing to ensure no entrance to building from outside pests.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department